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Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, but I think it's very helpful so far. I'm going to college and I have around $2000 to spend on a gaming rig. I'd love it if you guys could help me out on what I should build. Also, I'd like to play on really high settings if that helps.

 

My favorite games are: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Just Cause 2, Age of Mythology, Age of Empires III, GTA IV & V, Star Wars Battlefront I & II, Borderlands II, Saints Row The Third, Minecraft, and Bioshock Infinite. I'd love to play other new games, it's just that my laptop is shit at playing games.

 

I'd also love it if the rig is powerful enough to both edit photos in Photoshop and edit videos.

 

Thanks in advance!

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Hey there, i'll be happy to help you, need some more information first though. Using the quote feature let's me know that you replied :)

 

 

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Do you need other Peripherals like Monitor/keyboard/mouse/speaker etc? And what kind of resolution will you run on?

Either way this would be the base line, depend on other need you may upgrade from this:
 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.91 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 6GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($595.91 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1543.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

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Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, but I think it's very helpful so far. I'm going to college and I have around $2000 to spend on a gaming rig. I'd love it if you guys could help me out on what I should build. Also, I'd like to play on really high settings if that helps.

 

My favorite games are: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Just Cause 2, Age of Mythology, Age of Empires III, GTA IV & V, Star Wars Battlefront I & II, Borderlands II, Saints Row The Third, Minecraft, and Bioshock Infinite. I'd love to play other new games, it's just that my laptop is shit at playing games.

 

I'd also love it if the rig is powerful enough to both edit photos in Photoshop and edit videos.

 

Thanks in advance!

Do you require an os + monitor?

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 


Total: $1406.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Thank you guys for responding so quickly!! 

 

1. I'm in a budget of around $2000 in the U.S.

 

2. The system will be used for graphics-intense gaming and photo/video editing

 

3. I plan on running one monitor, preferably around 27-36 inches at 2560x idk

 resolution.

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and windows 8.1

         I don't need speakers but I do need a sound card because I am going to buy speakers later

 

5. I'm upgrading because I have a Macbook pro with retina display that plays games like shit and I'm tired of playing games on low settings through boot camp. I also want a Windows-dedicated computer.

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Thank you guys for responding so quickly!! 

 

1. I'm in a budget of around $2000 in the U.S.

 

2. The system will be used for graphics-intense gaming and photo/video editing

 

3. I plan on running one monitor, preferably around 27-36 inches at 2560x idk

 resolution.

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and windows 8.1

         I don't need speakers but I do need a sound card because I am going to buy speakers later

 

5. I'm upgrading because I have a Macbook pro with retina display that plays games like shit and I'm tired of playing games on low settings through boot camp. I also want a Windows-dedicated computer.

Depending on when it comes out, you may want to wait for Windows Nein instead of getting 8.1

 

Just a thought. Also go with Nvidia cards, they might "run slower" but a single 780 (or 2 for things like an extremely modded skyrim) will be better than the r290 because it will be quieter, run cooler, and actually has support for most of the games out there, unlike Mantle based cards that have support for very few games, and a whole bunch "in the works".

 

If you feel like fiddling go with radeon (and hope it doesn't burn itself out), you want it to just work, go with Nvidia.

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Do you require an os + monitor?

 

Thank you guys for responding so quickly!! 

 

1. I'm in a budget of around $2000 in the U.S.

 

2. The system will be used for graphics-intense gaming and photo/video editing

 

3. I plan on running one monitor, preferably around 27-36 inches at 2560x idk

 resolution.

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and windows 8.1

         I don't need speakers but I do need a sound card because I am going to buy speakers later

 

5. I'm upgrading because I have a Macbook pro with retina display that plays games like shit and I'm tired of playing games on low settings through boot camp. I also want a Windows-dedicated computer.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

Hey there, i'll be happy to help you, need some more information first though. Using the quote feature let's me know that you replied :)

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@joogules Was there a reason to quoting us without explaining whether it was helpful/provides a good suggestion.

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Thank you guys for responding so quickly!! 

 

1. I'm in a budget of around $2000 in the U.S.

 

2. The system will be used for graphics-intense gaming and photo/video editing

 

3. I plan on running one monitor, preferably around 27-36 inches at 2560x idk

 resolution.

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and windows 8.1

         I don't need speakers but I do need a sound card because I am going to buy speakers later

 

5. I'm upgrading because I have a Macbook pro with retina display that plays games like shit and I'm tired of playing games on low settings through boot camp. I also want a Windows-dedicated computer.

 

Some explanation for the parts I am suggesting.

 

An mITX build. Small and quiet. Has dual band a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth, wired LAN port, and up to 7.1 high def audio.

 

A 256GB ssd for the system and programs. A 1TB hdd for data. large games, and content. GTX 780 should do a good job gaming and providing gpu acceleration for editing software that can use it. A 29" 2560x1080 IPS monitor as requested. Wired gaming keyboard and mouse to round things out.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus MX299Q 29.0" Monitor  ($423.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1970.85

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Some explanation for the parts I am suggesting.

 

An mITX build. Small and quiet. Has dual band a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth, wired LAN port, and up to 7.1 high def audio.

 

A 256GB ssd for the system and programs. A 1TB hdd for data. large games, and content. GTX 780 should do a good job gaming and providing gpu acceleration for editing software that can use it. A 29" 2560x1080 IPS monitor as requested. Wired gaming keyboard and mouse to round things out.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus MX299Q 29.0" Monitor  ($423.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1970.85

Thank you for your suggestion! Do you think the i5 is good enough for all of this?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xPLqP6

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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Thank you for your suggestion! Do you think the i5 is good enough for all of this?

 

FPS gaming relies on the gpu for performance and Photoshop will use the gpu to accelerate many editing tasks. Unless you are working with large 3D projects the i5 has more than enough power.

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Thanks for the recommendation! What is TWIN FROZR?

It's the cooler on the gfx card.

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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FPS gaming relies on the gpu for performance and Photoshop will use the gpu to accelerate many editing tasks. Unless you are working with large 3D projects the i5 has more than enough power.

Thanks! I didn't know that stuff. With that video card, what settings do you think I could run Skyrim or some other big game at?

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ooooooohhhh

So does the system you recommended run hot?

Nope :) 

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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Awesome! What settings/fps do you think it would run Skyrim or some other graphics-intense game at?

At 1440p, I'm guessing 60fps Ultra on Skyrim, should be able to run recent games at high 60 fps.

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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HOLY SHIT!!!!!! That is awesome man!!!!! 

It's gonna look amazing!

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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